You can take a damp fine brush, swipe it lightly over the pastel, and apply to your image. This is great for fine detail work and layering colours for depth. Of course you can scrape a shaving onto, or write directly onto your craft sheet, mix with water to get stronger colour or mix bespoke colours.
Tips for Working with Oil Pastels 1. Hold the oil pastel crayon close to the tip and press firmly. 2. Cover the entire pap er with color. 3. Layer your colors! 4. Check with the teacher to be sure you have covered your entire paper with at least two layers of color before proceeding to the final step!! 5. Final step!
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I prefer to use colored construction paper as a base for work with oil pastels. Each class gets a different color (I have 7 groups of 3rd graders for ex.) and the rule is that none of the paper color can show through the final artwork. This results in thick, rich color blends. Hope this helps...
You can also try to wrap a bit of cotton on the tip of a toothpick, and use it to apply small details. The next option is using linseed or baby oil to ``thin down'' your pastel beforehand and then using a small brush to apply it on the areas you want finer details on.
Creating Detail by Layering My method requires you to layer your pastels a little: you put down one mark, for example a dark colour. You then go over it with a lighter colour but you leave a small bit of dark uncovered. That small area is your fine detail!
In the magical world of pastel art, many well-known artists have showcased their talent and art through oil pastels. Artists like Edgar Degas, Jean Francois Millet, Vincent Van Gogh have inspired many artists in the field through their commendable oil pastel masterpiece.
Exploring Alternative Blending Methods Blend your oil pastels with the scumbling method. The scumbling method allows artists to develop texture and value in their works. Use the cross-hatch method to blend oil pastels. Apply the sgraffito method.
Basics: use oil pastels to simply draw and blend with your fingers. Use a spatula or palette knife to blend while adding texture to your artwork. Alter your oil pastels by adding an oil medium such as mineral oil or baby oil to create a paint-like consistency.